Sandford Holiday Park is an apt name for this park, which has acres of Britain’s best beaches on its doorstep. From its tranquil woodland setting, guests have easy access to the wide sands of Studland and Sandbanks, as well as lively resorts such as Bournemouth and Poole.

Activities galore mean that boredom is simply not an option. Wallowers can splish and splash in the outdoor (open May to mid-September) and indoor pool complex, while toddlers get wet, wet, wet in the dedicated musical play pool; there are courts for tennis and many other sports; bikes and pedal go-karts are for hire; and nature trails crisscross the site. Still standing after all that energetic stuff? Then go swing’n’rolling at the bowling, or take the little monkeys around the jungle-themed crazy golf and reward the winner with an extra scoop at the site’s ice cream parlour.

While we’re on the subject of your progeny, there are no less than three different kids’ clubs, banded by age to make sure top fun is had by all (even the harder-to-please teens should be mildly interested by the film-making and DJ workshops...plus the free wifi on site). Young’uns will also enjoy the indoor soft play zone and two outdoor play areas, which feature a pirate ship and a climbing wall as well as the usual playground paraphernalia.

Recharge your batteries at the fish and chip shop or the Arena restaurant, which serves Costa coffee as well as pizzas and lots of other family-friendly meals. Top it all off with a trip to the Limelite Club for family entertainment, cabaret and competitions from the sparkly Parkdean Troupers. You should sleep well after that lot!

It’s a short hop in the car to begin discovering the area’s savage beauty, from the wilds of the New Forest to the ancient cliffs, limestone arches and nature reserves of the Jurassic Coast (tick off another World Heritage Site on your 'must see' list).

Dorset is jammed with attractions to suit all interests. History buffs might fancy clambering around Northe Fort or scaling the ramparts at Corfe and Portland castles. The Adventure Wonderland family theme park offers thrills for children of all ages, plus a massive hedge maze to get lost in. Action men (and women) can go paintballing or drive a tank at the Bovington Tank Museum.

There’s loads of fun for fauna fans, too: check out the chimps at Monkey World, swan about at Abbotsbury Swannery, visit Weymouth Sea Life Park, explore the largest salt water lagoon in the country on the glass-bottomed Fleet Observer, or meet some farmyard friends at Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park. Drive a bit further and you can also make a day trip to Longleat Safari Park.

Local pubs

Large, popular partly thatched Vintage Inn, modernised rambling interior with beams, timbers and log fires, extensive choice of enjoyable all-day food including lunchtime deals and good Sun roasts, well kept changing ales such as Brains, Ringwood and Sharps, efficient chatty staff; no dogs; children welcome, garden picnic-sets, open all day

Well run two-part beamed roadhouse with cheerful efficient staff, popular sensibly priced food from sandwiches and baguettes up, small helpings available, Badger ales and several wines by the glass, welcoming end log fire, cottagey mix of furnishings in different sections giving a cosy feel despite its size; good skittle alley, tables on big terrace, part covered and heated

Small traditional 18th-c beamed pub, half a dozen mainly local ales kept well, wide choice of reasonably priced food especially fish, some original features including panelling, open fire, copper ornaments and old local photographs; background music; back courtyard tables, bedrooms, open all day

Fine old brick building with riverside terrace, emphasis on food but two small beamed rooms by main door for drinkers, well kept Badger ales, good wines by the glass, neat efficient young staff, airy dining room with leather high-backed chairs and pews around pale wood tables, brick walls and new oak standing timbers, two further rooms with big photographs of the pub, woodburners, nice relaxed atmosphere; quiet background jazz; boats for hire over bridge

Liked: The staff were friendly and very helpful! The entertainment was typical cheesy entertainment which you expect, there are plenty of things to do on site, and the park in in reasonable distance of places to visit.

Disliked: Only thing we disliked was staying in the tent but that's a lesson learnt! But the park itself is superb!

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Great holiday park16 Sep 2014

Kelly V.
(Family with young children, 1 review)
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Date stayed: Sep 2014

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked: The cleanliness of the site.The way the serviced pitches were laid out.The amenities on site - lots of things to do so we didn't even leave site on our stay.The swimming pool.The proximity of the pitches to the showers; toilets; clubhouse; shop.The friendliness of the reception staff at the camping reception. The site was well-maintained.The evening entertainment was really enjoyable.

Disliked: The restaurant - the food was overpriced and not good quality.

£7 for a Chicken naanster (naan bread with chicken tikka, rice and mango chutney served with curly fries and salad).

The wrap was tiny, only had 2 tiny pieces of chicken inside and the outside was so hard that I could not eat it all. The curly fries never came despite reminding the waitress three times.

The site was clean, plenty to do and staff were friendly and helpful! 2 Sep 2014

Hannah W.
(Family with young children, 1 review)
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Date stayed: Aug 2014

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Liked: I liked that the site was clean as we're the facilities! There was plenty to do onsite and it was within bus journeys to do a lot aswell. The staff were absolutely wonderful! Everyone was friendly and extremely helpful! I would definitely recommend this park to anyone

Disliked: The swimming pool worked on a band system... Which is obviously fair- but we spend about 20 mins waiting to get a locker and get changed- blew up the kids armbands etc then only got approximately 30 Mins in the pool.

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What a wet 'weekend'31 Aug 2014

lana d.
(Family with older children, 1 review)
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Date stayed: Aug 2014

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Liked: As a whole, the venue was lovely. We chose the busiest weekend of the year (August bank holiday) so we knew it would be busy, we just never anticipated how busy it would be! The entertainment area was absolutely heaving and could do with more seating (though there probably wouldn't be any space to add any more) so it was a case of just grab a table where you can lol! The entertainment itself was really well put together, the itinery was great for day and evening entertainment. From pony rides to swimming there was something for everyone. Overall we enjoyed our stay, it was our first ever time camping, the weather was horrendous and wet but it was a guarantee as it was a bank holiday in the UK but we would definitely return to Sandford...Thank you Sandford!!!!

Disliked: The biggest disappointment for us was the restaurant. The staff were rude and were more interested in speaking amongst themselves than focussing on customers. There was football on that evening and there was more space for people to sit and watch the football than there was to sit and eat. We ordered pizza and my son's pizza was served to the table burnt. I said to the waitress 'the pizza's burnt he can't eat that' and her reply was 'yeah he left it in too long do you want another one?'. Of course my reply was yes please but her attitude was very blase. We didn't eat in the restaurant again during our stay because of the poor service...just send the restaurant staff on a customer service course and all would be great! :) The shower facilities could do with a re-vamp but they were clean which was the main thing.

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a bit commercial, but ok25 Aug 2014

Paul F.
(Family with young children, 1 review)
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Date stayed: Aug 2014

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Liked: - the friendly athmosphere- the swimming pool- the play areas

Disliked: - most things on site were overpriced- the pitch was a bit small

Liked: The tent pitches were separated by hedges giving it a private feel.

Disliked: The shower block facilities and toilets were not clean. Even after the cleaners had been in you could see that the toilets had residue that had been there for a while making it seem like they do not get cleaned thoroughly or regularly enough. We only had 3 nights there and on two of them we were turned away from the restaurant because there was not sufficient seating. They need to be able to cater for the amount of guests they accommodate there.

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We had a fab time19 Aug 2014

Jason R.
(Family with young children, 1 review)
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Date stayed: Aug 2014

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Liked: Great site, loads for the kids to do, we were able to get a table and watch the entertainment every night, staff really friendly and helpful, we have booked to return next year.

Disliked: Nothing

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Great holiday park with really good facilities 11 Aug 2014

Tanya H.
(Family with young children, 1 review)
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Date stayed: Aug 2014

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Liked: The shower blocks and toilets were very clean and modern, with adequate washing up facilities. The on site shop was well stocked and not over-priced. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The site was obviously well cared for and maintained and the childrens play area was secure. There was a bus stop outside and it was just a 15 minute walk to the nearest train station. If you intend to travel there by train be warned that you need to cross a footbridge.

Disliked: The food in the restaurant on the one occasion that we used it was not good value for money and I wouldn't recommend eating there

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Directions

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By carTake the A35 along the south coast between Southampton and Dorchester.Approximately five miles west of Poole, turn onto the A351 signposted to Wareham.Visitors approaching the park from Poole or Wareham should turn off the A351 at Holton Heath traffic lights.You will find the entrance to the park 100 yards down Organford Road.

By busThe nearest bus stop is at the park entrance.

By trainNearest station is Holton Heath – approx half a mile from the park.Main lines – London to Weymouth and Brockenhurst to Wareham.

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